Therapy

The therapeutic relationship we establish will be characterized by respect and cooperation. You have the right to choose alternatives and to participate in designing your treatment plan. You are entitled to an explanation of your condition and the treatment that will be provided as well as the probable duration and adverse risk involved.

Our sessions are very important to me, as are you. I plan my day around our scheduled appointments, so please be considerate and timely in notifying me of changes to your plans. Each session begins at the scheduled time and lasts for 50 or 75 minutes. Should you arrive late for an appointment, we will begin shortly after your arrival and end at the scheduled time. If you are experiencing financial challenges that impact your ability to maintain a current account, please inform me so that I may work with you toward a resolution.

Please know that it is impossible to guarantee any specific results regarding your goals for the therapy process; however, together we can work to achieve the best possible results for you. Through therapeutic techniques and methods, I will offer you ways in which you can reach your goals and objectives. I practice in a professional manner that is consistent with the National Board of Certified Counselors Code of Ethics under the supervision of Dr. Sonja Sutherland.

The National Certified Counselor is the premier certification for the counseling profession. NCCs have voluntarily met high national standards for the practice of counseling. They are competent in skills such as human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships, group counseling, career counseling, assessment, research and program evaluation, and professional counseling.